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Mercedes announces schedule for 2013 AMG Driving Academy

January 6, 2013

The Mercedes SL63 AMG is just one of the cars available at the AMG Driving Academy. Photo by Mercedes

The Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy will return in 2013 at selected locations across the United States. Enthusiasts can test a spectrum of Mercedes vehicles including the E63 AMG, SLK55 AMG, SL63 and even the SLS AMG Gullwing.

In 2013 it will reach four tracks:

-April 24 to May 1: Road America

-Aug. 29 to Sept. 4: Road Atlanta

-Sept. 12 to 18: Lime Rock Park

-Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, Nov. 6 to 13 and Dec. 4 to 10: Laguna Seca

The one-day Basic Training program costs $1,795. It's designed to teach the fundamentals of performance driving and features car-control maneuvers that emphasize the capabilities of AMG vehicles. Drivers will also test their skills on a high-speed track during performance-course competition.

The two-day Advanced Training program costs $3,195 and includes a deeper level of technical driver's training on and off the track. The program picks up where the Basic level leaves off, offering more track driving time.

The Basic Training portion of the AMG Driving Academy is included with the purchase of a Mercedes-Benz AMG-branded car. Owners are allowed to choose a course within 12 months of purchase. They can also put the $1,795 credit towards an Advanced or Pro Training course. Course prices do not include meals or travel.

The video below is from a selection of AMG Driving Academy how-to videos, more can be found here.